VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2022-50971

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.22%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2026-06-19
Last modified2026-10-06
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

Malwarebytes 4.5 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in the MBAMService executable that allows local attackers to escalate privileges by injecting malicious code into the system root path. Attackers can place executable files in unquoted path directories that execute with LocalSystem privileges during service startup or system reboot.

Weakness classification

  • disclosure@vulncheck.com: CWE-428

Primary references